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Williamsburg Funeral Home
Williamsburg Funeral Home
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02/09/1949 -07/15/2022
New Zion
Funeral Services
Funeral services will be 10 AM Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at Midway Evangelical Presbyterian Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Visitation
Mrs. Harrington’s family will receive friends 5 to 8 PM Monday at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree.
Memorials
Memorials may be made to Midway Evangelical Presbyterian Church Bereavement Meal Fund or the Cemetery Fund, c/o Mr. Wendell Robinson, 1215 Evans Road, New Zion, SC 29111.
Jo Ann Baylor Harrington, 73, widow of Richard Carter “Ricky” Harrington, died Friday, July 15, 2022, surrounded by her beloved family, at her home in New Zion, SC.
Mrs. Harrington was born February 9, 1949, in Williamsburg County, a daughter of the late John and Frances Cantley Baylor. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and Williamsburg Technical College. Mrs. Harrington served as a teacher’s aide in the fourth and fifth grades at Kingstree Elementary and Greeleyville Elementary. Jo Ann, affectionately known as “Gammie”, kept children at her home for over fifteen years, calling them her special grandchildren. She was a faithful member of Midway Evangelical Presbyterian Church, where she taught Sunday school, was the director of Bible School, and served in Presbyterian Women.
Surviving Mrs. Harrington are: her children, Shelia (Greg) Baker of Versailles, KY, Beth Powell (Johnny Fedorchuk) of Hartsville, SC and Brian (Stephanie) Harrington, of New Zion; grandchildren, Hunter and Bryce Baker of Versailles, KY, Kyla Lawhon of Effingham, SC, William (Miranda) McElveen and Jacob McElveen both of Hartsville, SC and Lacey Harrington of New Zion, SC; great grandchildren, Grayson Herbert and Thomas “Peanut” McElveen; brothers, Willie Deams (Johnnie Mae) Baylor of Bonneau, Ernest (Jill) Baylor of Andrews, and Walter (Shelia) Baylor of Andrews; a sister, Donna Jean Cox of Georgetown; many nieces and nephews including special nieces, Gaynell Bouchette and Shirley McConnell; and special nephew, Timmy Baylor. In addition to her parents and her husband of 51 years, Ricky, Jo Ann was preceded in death by four sisters and five brothers.
Mrs. Harrington’s family will receive friends 5 to 8 PM Monday at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree. Funeral services will be 10 AM Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at Midway Evangelical Presbyterian Church with burial in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Andrew Baylor, Hunter Baker, Wade Bouchette, Jacob McElveen, William McElveen, and Kyle Scoggins.
Memorials may be made to Midway Evangelical Presbyterian Church Bereavement Meal Fund or the Cemetery Fund, c/o Mr. Wendell Robinson, 1215 Evans Road, New Zion, SC 29111. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com
Heartbroken to hear of the loss of Jo Ann. She was a wonderful example of a servant of God . She left her mark on many lives. Prayers for the entire family and the Midway Church family.
We were so sorry to hear this news!! Just know that she is rejoicing with our Lord & Ricky!! My heart hurts for all of you!! Love y’all bunches!!
Prayers of comfort and peace. I am so sorry for your loss. Jo Ann was a wonderful person and a friend to all.
I am so sorry to hear of Ms. Jo Ann’s passing. Special prayers for family and friends especially Sheila, Beth and Brian.
So sorry to the family of Jo Ann. She surly be missed. I had the pleasure of knowing her. A sweet kind, friendly lady. She had the best personality and you could not help but like her from the start. I hope that knowing she is in heaven with the love of her life and all things new and no pain will help y’all get through this time till you see her again. Love and Prayers 🙏🏻🌹
Sending my love and prayers to the entire family. It was my pleasure to care for Mrs Jo Ann
Tanya Smith
Amedisys Hospice sumter sc
May God bless your family with the peace that comes only from Him during this time.
What a loss for us but what a gain for heaven! Joan was such a caring person. I. Often told her “I want to adopt you for my sister “.S he is now rejoicing with Ricky and the angels !
It saddens me to hear of Jo Ann’s passing. She and I worked together at Kingstree Elementary. She had such a big heart for our students, even with all their antics! Our paths ended up going in different directions, but we would bump into one another in the store and catch up on the latest with our families. I know she is missed, but Ricky is delighted they are together again. I pray your fond memories of them (especially of Jo Ann) will comfort you during this time.
Nell Harrington and Dianne H. McLellan with deepest condolences 🕊.
JoAnn was a wonderful christian lady. So thankful I had the privilage to know and share a beautiful granddaughter with. This is a beautiful picture of her